Season-two production on MTV's reality hit -- scheduled to resume in Seaside Heights, NJ Monday -- was stalled by contract negotiations. Snooki, the Situation and their housemates had asked for $30,000 an episode (a 200%) raise -- and MTV countered "with a number that's close to that figure," The Hollywood Reporter writes.

The stars were expected to accept their amended offers by the end of the day Monday; they made $5,000 per episode during season one, and $10,000 for season two.